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2021 FORD F53

1 recalls, 7 complaints - 4 TSBs

22V731000 Sep 30, 2022
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-53 recreational stripped chassis vehicles. The rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets may break and separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
Brackets that separate from the vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the bolt tightness for both rear stabilizer attachment brackets and replace the weld nuts and bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become ready February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford custom... Read more
13,455 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES2
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Jul 5, 2022
I have had this recall(SC284) since September 25, 2023 of this year. Also I have called multiple places to have it repaired and I’ve gotten the run around. They have been so rude! Also now the check engine light has come on the dash so now I’m getting even more worried about the recall situation... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING Aug 28, 2023
Incident date: Aug 28, 2023
ABS modulator failure warning lights: "Brakes", "ABS", "LDW", "FCW", "System Failure", "Traction Control"
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jun 28, 2023
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer and several unknown gauges on the instrument cluster became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 28, 2023
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
When I am slowing down to a stop usually when im going down hill the brakes will fail and the car lunges forward. It will fell like I am stepping on air. I have taken ot to the dealership but they have been unable to duplicate the issue so I dont know what else to do. At the begining it was pretty r... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 2, 2022
Incident date: Jan 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F53. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he had not experienced any failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notifie... Read more
STEERING Feb 11, 2022
Incident date: Jan 6, 2022
Advance Trac Light comes on. Loosing CC/Sway/Hill Hold
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 11, 2022
Incident date: Jan 6, 2022
Advance Trac Light comes on. Loosing CC/Sway/Hill Hold

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FORD F53

4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
SAN-Vol1 I1 Jun 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv
SSM 50974 Jul 29, 2022
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the
SSM 50974 Jul 29, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the
SSM 50974 Jul 29, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F53

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

SQ00020 Opened: Dec 6, 2000 , Closed: May 24, 2002
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999
ENGINE STALLING
There is no summary currently available

FORD F53 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F53 across all model years (1989, 2021).

15 Total Recalls
97 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F53 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 (current) 1 7
2020 1 30 View
2019 0 5 View
2018 1 7 View
2003 0 4 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 1 6 View
2000 1 3 View
1999 2 18 View
1998 1 1 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 3 View
1991 1 2 View
1990 1 3 View
1989 1 0 View

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F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View